REUTERS The board of Jarir Marketing , one of Saudi Arabia’s largest retailers by market value, has proposed paying a cash dividend of 1.25 riyals per share for the second quarter of 2016, it said in a statement on Sunday. The company paid shareholders a 1.46 riyal dividend for the corresponding period of 2015.

  REUTERS Saudi Arabia’s Alinma Bank reported a 12.1 percent rise in second-quarter net profit on Thursday, in line with the average forecasts of analysts, as expenses dropped. Net profit in the three months to June 30 was 409 million riyals ($109.1 million), compared to 365 million riyals in the same period last year, it said in a bourse statement. …

  TNS Bracing up to ensure a peaceful and smooth Haj this year, the Ministry of Health has designed several methods such as e-applications and awareness booklets to benefit pilgrims during Haj. This is besides the regular arrangements like wearing bracelets etc. for their location and safe return. Haj preparatory committees held their 22nd meeting in the ministry’s bureau in …